Living in Rio Vista, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Vista has 1,312 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $71,625 (9% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $195,100, the median rent is $1,177/month.
Rio Vista is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rio Vista at a glance
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 29.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $71,625State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $195,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,177/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Rio Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Rio Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Vista the median home value is $195,100, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,177 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Rio Vista median household income
The median household income in Rio Vista is $71,625 and the income per person is $27,094. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rio Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 496
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.80
Rio Vista demographics
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 37.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 469
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Vista ›
Education in Rio Vista
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Rio Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Rio Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista | 1,312 | $71,625 | $195,100 | $1,177 |
| Blum | 336 | $53,750 | $68,500 | — |
| Covington | 274 | $43,977 | $132,500 | $1,031 |
| Cleburne | 34,344 | $70,656 | $221,100 | $1,322 |
| Coyote Flats | 365 | $63,125 | $265,600 | $1,450 |
| Keene | 6,691 | $51,695 | $225,300 | $969 |
| Grandview | 2,176 | $77,000 | $225,600 | $828 |
| Kopperl | 123 | $105,000 | $97,100 | — |
| Itasca | 2,073 | $77,227 | $114,800 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Rio Vista, TX?
The median household income in Rio Vista is $71,625, 9% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rio Vista?
The median home value in Rio Vista is $195,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rio Vista?
The median gross rent in Rio Vista is $1,177 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Rio Vista, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Rio Vista?
The median age in Rio Vista is 29.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rio Vista?
The average commute to work in Rio Vista is 42 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Vista?
The unemployment rate in Rio Vista is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Vista?
11.7% of adults in Rio Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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